January 2021 - The Inner Sanctum

“Unfinished Business” for the Blues in 2021

25/01/2021 Jono Baruch 0

The days are ticking down until the start of the AFLW, and Carlton midfielder Lauren Brazzale said her side has some “unfinished business” this year.

A decade of the Bash: Cult Heroes

25/01/2021 Jonty Ralphsmith 0

The KFC Big Bash League is celebrating its 10th anniversary this season. Each season, each franchise is home to some of the best players in the world but also some of the biggest cult heroes

Ferrari Academy’s First Female Driver

25/01/2021 Rebecca Ruthven 0

Rising Star Maya Weug has made history after becoming the first female driver signed by the prestigious Ferrari Driver Academy. At 16, she competed in the final stage of the Girls on Track – Rising

‘There’s one race that will always be in my memories’

25/01/2021 Jacqui Dodd 0

As early as 13, Marta Garcia knew she could race professionally. The Spanish driver will return to the W-Series in 2021 with the ambition to produce even better results than her fourth overall finish in

George Hewett: Back to Business

24/01/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

After a breakout 2019, George Hewett was ravaged by injury in 2020. Now, as one of the Sydney Swans’ most important players, he’s ready to return to form.

Melissa Kuys – Part 3: A dream come true

24/01/2021 Alex Catalano 0

The formation of a national women’s competition in the AFLW was Melissa Kuys’ dream come true. Playing 15 games for the Pies made it only sweeter.

Women’s footy numbers continue to rise

23/01/2021 Jack Bates 0

With the birth of the AFLW competition in 2017, local women’s footy has continued to boom significantly ever since.

Aiming high: Calem Nieuwenhof

23/01/2021 Jack George 0

While COVID hit sport hard, Sydney FC’s Calem Nieuwenhof was certainly one who benefited from the opportunities left open by senior players and has never looked back.

Playing WNBL in 2020: Amelia Todhunter

23/01/2021 Elly McNerney 0

Amelia Todhunter has a decorated career to date, but the 2020 WNBL season was something she will never forget.

Canberra digging deep in unusual heatwave

22/01/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Canberra United hasn’t played a W-League match in over two weeks. Faced with adversity, can Vicki Linton’s side triumph over Perth Glory this weekend?

Ted Richards – Part One: The highs and lows of footy

22/01/2021 Thomas Grattan 0

After a rollercoaster of a draft day and an early career, Ted Richards became one of the most reliable defenders in the AFL. This is part one of a three-part series with the Swans champion.

‘The way he has come in has been really special’: Rhyce Shaw’s instant impact at Gold Coast

22/01/2021 Zac Standish 0

Reigning Gold Coast Suns best and fairest winner Sam Collins has praised the immediate impact Rhyce Shaw has had with the club.

Who takes it home? 2021 AFLW Season Preview

21/01/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

With no premier decided in 2020, it’s time for a new champion to be crowned of the AFL Women’s competition. Who will take home the cup?

Melissa Kuys – Part 2: Scoresby, Knox, and becoming a leader

21/01/2021 Alex Catalano 0

In the second part of this four-part interview series, Mel Kuys talks about her journey to becoming captain of the inaugural Box Hill Hawks.

The Perth Shooter who is about to take England by storm

21/01/2021 Elly McNerney 0

Donnell Wallam is coming into the Vitality Super Netball League season ready to make a name for herself with the Leeds Rhinos Netball Club. Hailing from Perth, the shooter is ready to take England by